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Knowle Primary School
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- Plymouth PL5 3QG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers regularly check that pupils know and remember the sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that supports both personal skills and academic knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Systems for checking what pupils know and remember in some subjects are not precise enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils practise their writing regularly and can use mathematics resources to identify different shapes.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need additional support to catch up are quickly identified and assisted.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations of pupils鈥� behaviour. Pupils have a positive attitude to learning and move around the school calmly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported, with their additional learning needs accurately identified and met.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare and they feel safe. Staff know pupils and their families well, ensuring decisions prioritize pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a culture of care. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe online. Safeguarding record-keeping is accurate.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as being at the heart of the community.
Parental Involvement: The family support worker works well with parents to overcome barriers preventing children from attending school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities beyond the curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Staff say they are well supported to manage their workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Careful questioning by teachers helps pupils who need extra help in subjects like English, mathematics, and science.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers break down the curriculum into small steps to help pupils remember key concepts.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Subject leaders recognize that the approach to assessment in foundation subjects needs further work.
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About Us
Knowle Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 325 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for our school! We are all immensely pleased of the school and the students who keep becoming better and better. At Knowle, we strive to offer a comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum that challenges each student. Our team members are dedicated about maximising every learning opportunity to bring out the best in each child. Our school provides a lively, enthusiastic learning atmosphere, and our students are enthusiastic about their education. We provide our kids the chance to try new things and push their own limits in terms of both action and thought. Knowle is quickly raising the bar for performance. Staff members are always looking for ways to enhance their work, giving your kid the best chances to advance in their education. Knowle is a distinctive and exceptional school that puts the needs of the kids first. We make enduring memories for our kids and make sure their educational journey is meaningful and fun. We take great satisfaction in being a friendly and approachable school. Parents can feel a part of our school community because of our open door policy. At Knowle, we enjoy a good challenge, and just like your kids, we learn best when we are pushed to become better. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for. We wish a happy and successful year and future to every one of our children.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 20.8 | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 106 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 98 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 54.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.15% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 58.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.29% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Knowle Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
